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SECTION 09 67 23
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SPEC WRITER NOTES:
1. Use this section only for NCA
projects.
2. Delete // ____// if not applicable to
project. Also delete any other item or
paragraph not applicable in the
section and renumber the paragraphs.
3. Use in animal facilities, cage wash
areas, and as scheduled in H-08-14.
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. This section specifies a seamless flooring system with integral base.
B. Flooring consists of epoxy resin, aggregate, and finish coats for nonslip finish.
1.2 RELATED WORK
A. Color and Room Finish Schedule: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR
FINISHES.
1.3 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS
A. Materials in this section may contribute towards contract compliance
with sustainability requirements.
See Section 01 81 11, SUSTAINABLE
DESIGN REQUIRMENTS, for project // local/regional materials, // lowemitting materials, // recycled content, // _____// requirements.
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT
DATA, AND SAMPLES.
B. Manufacturer's Literature and Data:
1. Description of product to be provided; technical data showing
compliance with specifications.
2. Application and installation instructions, including proposed
deviations from specifications.
C. Samples:
1. Each color specified in Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
2. Sample 300 mm (12-inch) square in each finish specified.
3. Sample showing construction from substrate to finish surface in
thickness specified.
D. Certification and Approval:
1. Submit manufacturer's certification of material compliance.
2. Provide statement of manufacturer's approval of installers.
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3. Submit Contractor's certificate of compliance with Quality Assurance
requirements.
4. Provide documentation from an independent testing agency indicating
compliance with the FloorScore standard.
E. Warranty: Manufacturer's warranty of materials and installation.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Single Source Responsibility:
1. Obtain primary resinous flooring materials including primers,
resins, hardening agents, finish or sealing coats from a single
manufacturer.
2. Provide secondary materials only of type and from source recommended
by manufacturer of primary materials.
B. Installer Qualifications: Installer trained and approved by
manufacturer of primary material and having completed at least five
projects of similar size and complexity.
C. Pre-Installation Conference:
1. Arrange a meeting not less than thirty days prior to starting work.
2. Attendance:
a. Contractor.
b. RE/COR.
c. Manufacturer and Installer's Representative.
1.6 MATERIAL PACKAGING DELIVERY AND STORAGE
A. Deliver materials to the site in original sealed packages or
containers, clearly marked with the manufacturer's name or brand, type
and color, production run number and date of manufacture.
B. Protect materials from damage and contamination in storage.
C. Maintain temperature of storage area between 15oC and 32oC (60o and
90oF).
D. Package materials in factory pre-weighed and in single, easy to manage
batches sized for ease of handling and mixing proportions from entire
package or packages.
1.7 WARRANTY
A. Work subject to the terms of the Article “Warranty of Construction” FAR
clause 52.246-21.
B.
Extend warranty period to three years.
SPEC WRITER NOTES:
1. Update and specify in publications
listing and Part 2 only that, which
applies to the project.
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1.8 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A. Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent
referenced. Publications are referenced in text by the basic
designation only. Comply with applicable provisions and recommendations
of the following, except as otherwise shown or specified.
SPEC WRITER NOTES:
1. Remove reference citations that do not
remain in Part 2 or Part 3 of edited
specification.
2. Verify and make dates indicated for
remaining citations the most current
at date of submittal; determine
changes from date indicated on the TIL
download of the section and modify
requirements impacted by the changes.
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
B221-13
Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars,
Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes
C267-07(2013)
Chemical Resistance of Mortars, Grouts, and
Monolithic Surfacings
C413-01(2012)
Absorption of Chemical-Resistant Mortars,
Grouts, and Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer
Concretes
C580-02(2012)
Flexural Strength and Modulus of Elasticity of
Chemical Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic
Surfacings and Polymer Concretes
C722-04(2012)
Chemical-Resistant Resin Monolithic Surfacing
C882/C882M-12
Bond Strength of Epoxy-Resin Systems Used with
Concrete by Slant Shear
D635-10
Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of
Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
D2047-11
Static Coefficient of Friction of Polish-Coated
Floor Surfaces as Measured by the James Machine
D2240-05(2010)
Rubber Property - Durometer Hardness
D4060-10
Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the
Taber Abraser
F1869-11
Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of
Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium
Chloride
F2170-11
Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor
Slabs Using in situ Probes
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C. National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM):
AMP 501
Finishes for Aluminum
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
SPEC WRITER NOTES:
1. Make material requirements agree with
applicable publications specified in
the referenced Applicable
Publications. Update and specify only
that which applies to the project.
2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. Epoxy resinous flooring includes concrete epoxy primer, colored quartz
aggregate epoxy resin mortar, clear epoxy sealer coat, and finish coat
for non-slip finish.
B. System to be resistant to chemicals and abrasion.
C. Comply with requirements of FloorScore standard.
2.2 EPOXY FLOORING SYSTEM
SPEC WRITER NOTES:
1. Type A surfacings are chemical
resistant and moderate to heavy
traffic resistant.
2. Modify to Type B for mild chemical
resistance and severe thermal shock
stability.
A. Conform to ASTM C722, Type A, Epoxy resin, quartz aggregate.
B. Physical Properties of flooring system addition to C722 when tested as
follows:
PROPERTY
Hardness
Bond
Water Absorption
Abrasion Resistance
Flexural Strength
Extent of Burning
extinguishing
Heat Resistant
Coefficient of
Friction
Chemical Resistance
of the following:
Acetic acid
TEST
VALUE
ASTM D2240
Shore Durometer
ASTM C882
Bonding epoxy flooring
to hardened concrete
ASTM C413
ASTM D4060
Taber Abrader CS-17
wheel, 1000 gm load;
1000 cycle
ASTM C580
ASTM D635
For continuous exposure
min 140 deg. F
For intermittent spills
min 200 deg. F
ASTM D 2047
75-80
ASTM C267
No Effect
5 percent
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min 400 psi
max 0.1 percent
max 0.10 gms.
weight loss
min 2200 psi
max 0.25 inch self
No Effect
No Effect
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PROPERTY
TEST
Ammonium hydroxide
Citric Acid
Fatty acid Motor
Oil, 20W
Hydrochloric acid
Salt water
Sodium Hydroxide
Sulfuric acid
Trisodium phosphate
Urine
Feces
Hydrogen peroxide
Distilled Water
Sodium Hypochloride
VALUE
10 percent
50 percent
10 percent
10 percent
10 percent
5 percent
28 percent
5.28 percent
C. Primer, Coloring, Sealer, and Finish coats as standard with manufacture
of flooring system.
D. Base Cap: Extruded aluminum, clear anodized finish unless specified
otherwise in Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
2.3 BASE CAP STRIP
A. Aluminum, Extruded: ASTM B221, Alloy 6063-T6.
B. Shape for 5 mm (3/16 inch) depth of base material, "J" configuration.
C. Finish:
1. Finish exposed surfaces in accordance with NAAMM Metal Finishes
Manual.
2. Aluminum:
NAAMM Amp 501:
a. Clear anodic coating, AA-C22A41 chemically etched medium matte,
with Architectural Class 1, 0.7 mils or thicker.
b. Colored anodic coating, AA-C22A42, chemically etched medium matte
with Architectural Class 1, 0.7 mils or thicker.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Maintain temperature of materials above 21oC (70 degrees F), for 48
hours before installation.
B. Maintain temperature of rooms where work occurs, between 21oC and 32oC
(70oF and 90oF) for at least 48 hours, before, during, and 24 hours
after installation.
Maintain temperature at least 21oC (70 degrees F)
thereafter.
C. Do not install materials until building is permanently enclosed and wet
construction is complete, dry, and cured.
D. Concrete substrate cured and not less than 30 days old.
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E. Area free of other trades during and for a period of 24 hours after
installation.
3.2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. The respective manufacturer's instructions for application and
installation will be considered for use when approved by the RE/COR.
B. Submit proposed installation deviation from this specification to the
RE/COR indicating the differences in the method of installation.
3.3 PREPARATION
A. Prepare surface in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
B. Mechanically remove bond inhibiting materials and loose or laitance
materials to ensure bond.
C. Moisture Testing: Perform moisture and pH test as recommended by the
flooring and adhesive manufacturers. Perform test locations starting on
the deepest part of the concrete structure. Proceed with installation
only after concrete substrates meet or exceed the manufacturer’s
requirements. In the absence of specific guidance from the flooring or
adhesive manufacturer the following requirements are to be met:
1. Perform moisture vapor emission tests in accordance with ASTM F1869.
Proceed with installation only after substrates have a maximum
moisture-vapor-emission rate of 1.36 kg of water/92.9 sq. m (3lb of
water/1000 sq. ft.) in 24 hours.
2. Perform concrete internal relative humidity testing using situ
probes in accordance with ASTM F2170. Proceed with installation only
after concrete reaches maximum 75 percent relative humidity level
measurement.
D. Prepare wall and set base cap mold level.
1. Fill voids within the height of the wall where base is applied even
with the wall surface.
2. Grind, sand, or cut away protrusions.
3.4 APPLICATION
A. Mix and apply each component of resinous flooring system in compliance
with manufacturer's specifications to produce a uniform monolithic
flooring surface of 5 mm (3/16 inch) minimum thickness.
B. Turn flooring up for coved 100 mm (4-inch) high base at vertical wall
surfaces and penetrations. Cove joint with floor; 6 mm (1/4 inch)
radius. Round interior and external corners.
C. Apply primer over prepared substrate at manufacturers specified rate.
Coordinate timing of primer application with application of troweled
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mortar to ensure optimum adhesion between resinous flooring materials
and substrate.
D. Uniformly spread mortar over substrate adjusted to manufacturer's
recommended maximum thickness to plane line of floor.
E. Trowel finish for smooth surface on base and coved surface.
F. Grout mortar surface as specified by manufacturer and broad cast
colored quartz aggregate uniformly distributed for non-slip texture on
floors to within one inch of base cove horizontal edge.
G. Apply a clear finish coat.
3.5 CURING, PROTECTION, AND CLEANING
A. Cure resinous flooring materials in compliance with manufacturer's
directions, taking care to prevent contamination during stages of
application and prior to completion of curing process.
B. Close area of application for a minimum of 24 hours.
C. Protect resinous flooring materials from damage and wear during
construction operation.
1. Cover flooring with kraft paper.
2. Covers paper with 6 mm (1/4 inch) thick hardboard, plywood, or
particle board where area is in foot or vehicle traffic pattern,
rolling or fixed scaffolding and overhead work occurs.
D. Remove temporary covering and clean resinous flooring just prior to
final inspection. Use cleaning materials and procedures recommended by
resinous flooring manufacturer.
3.6 TOLERANCE
A. From Line of Plane: Maximum 3 mm (1/8 inch) in total distance of
flooring and base.
B. From Radius of Cove: Maximum of 3 mm (1/8 inch) plus or 1.6 mm (1/16inch) minus.
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